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EPM

Ransomware attack by Everest · Disclosed August 5, 2026 · 🇨🇴 Colombia

epm.com.co

Date Disclosed
Aug 5, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Everest
251 total victims
Country
🇨🇴 Colombia
Industry
Energy & Utilities

Incident Analysis

EPM was targeted by Everest ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 251 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on August 5, 2026, when EPM appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

EPM is based in Colombia , operating in the Energy & Utilities sector. Colombia ranks #24 globally for ransomware attacks, with 117 victims in our database.

Sector context: Organisations in this sector hold valuable data and operational systems that ransomware groups seek to exploit for financial gain through encryption and data exfiltration.

Everest typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats — paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Aug 6, 2026 12:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was EPM attacked by ransomware?

Yes. EPM was listed as a victim of the Everest ransomware group on August 5, 2026. The organisation is based in Colombia and operates in the Energy & Utilities sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked EPM?

EPM was attacked by Everest ransomware. Everest is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 251 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the EPM ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on EPM was disclosed on August 5, 2026. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the EPM ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from EPM has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Energy & Utilities organisation, EPM likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Everest attacks?

To defend against Everest and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.